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This 1984 Volvo 245 GLT Turbo was sold new at Orange County Volvo, in Garden Grove, California and acquired by the seller in February, 2003 from the reported first owner. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.1-liter inline-four backed a AW71 4-speed automatic transmission and the most recent service included replacing the windshield and changing the oil/filter. Modifications include IPD sway bars and end links, along with Bilstein rear shocks, Boge turbo front struts, a 2.5″ turbo-back exhaust, and a boost pressure increase. The interior benefits from upgraded 1992 Volvo 245 interior components including the front/rear seats, an adjustable center arm rest with cup holders, and more as detailed below. This 245 received 1st place at the Lov in the Desert car show in 2009, and is now being offered at no reserve with a spreadsheet of detailed records dating back to 2003, three keys, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The body was originally Brown Metallic (205) and the seller notes a repaint in Sandstone Metallic (437). Pinstriping was applied by specialist Butcher Jones, and the windows are tinted all around.

The suspension has been modified with Bilstein rear shocks, Boge turbo front struts, and IPD sway bars. The 15″ five-spoke Virgo wheels were powder-coated in black chrome and wear 195/60 General tires all around.

The interior has been fitted with 1992 Volvo 245 seats, an adjustable front center arm rest with cup holders, and head rests. The seating surfaces were reupholstered in cloth with contrasting vinyl and the bolsters were modified to include more lateral support. All new seat hardware was installed and the original door panels, headliner, and rear hatch panel remain in place. The odometer shows 154k miles, 15k of which have been added by the seller.

Power comes from a turbocharged 2.1-liter B21FT inline-four mated to a high-pressure Aisin Warner 71 4-speed automatic transmission. The turbo was replaced with a Garrett Air Research unit running 10 psi and Competition Engineering in Phoenix, Arizona installed a 2.5″ exhaust from the turbo manifold back.

The sale includes several receipts and spreadsheets detailing maintenance since the seller’s acquisition in 2003. A February 2017 service at 150k miles included the following items:

Resealing the oil cooler adaptor housing

Water pump

Coolant change

Oil pan gasket

Oil/filter

Engine oil flame trap

Speedometer gear seals

Rear trailing arm bushings

Rear main crankshaft and cover seal

Turbo return pipe seal and gaskets

Banjo bolt seals

Transmission pan gasket and filter

Transmission fluid

Brake fluid

The AutoCheck report above does not indicate any accident damage. A cold start and exhaust video can be seen below.